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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.87, 383.80 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.87, 383.80 and 93.53 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.87 : 383.80 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.87/383.80 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.87x = 383.80 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.87x = 35,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,896.81/255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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